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Most caravan parks and Nation Park campgrounds have a normal phone box for the use of their campers, and nowadays phone boxes are operated using a prepaid card, not coin-in-the-slot jobs any more. We found when the office was closed you couldn't buy a card, therefore no phone calls! I'd recommend eve...

We've just seen some strange things that people do with dogs - all in one afternoon at Denham in Shark Bay. First was an old bloke pedalling a bike with a covered-in kiddy trailer carrying his dog who was sitting up like Lady Muck. Second was an oldish lady pushing a small stroller with her dog sitting pro...

Gday... 1099 - Christian soldiers enter Jerusalem after a siege during the First Crusade, and murder almost every inhabitant of the city. The First Crusade was launched in 1095 by Pope Urban II to regain control of the city of Jerusalem and the Holy Land from Muslims, and to help the Byzantine E...

VRLA and AGM batteries, what is the difference please? I see an advert for an AGM battery and the pic of the it has VRLA printed on the battery. Aussie Paul.

Plans are in place, Escape from the kids Tow unit being readied, F150 on LPG Looking at caravans, 22 ft or so. 2800 kgs ATM 30 months to go. time is flying along. So much to do , So little time.

Hello there Have been following lots of posts on here lately and getting lots of valuable information. We picked up our 2011 Ford Territory on Thursday and collect our 2008 Coromal Princeton 651 Van this week. It is both an exciting and at the same time daunting experience as we have never done this b...

I was using one of my gas bottles from the van for our home BBQ today. Discovered a smell and used the good old soapy water check system and there it was .....a leak at the joining connectors of the bottle and the BBQ unit hose.. So swapped it over to another bottle and problem fixed, so I assume that the t...

WhyILike Retirement ! Question: How many days in a week? Answer: 6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday Question: When is a retiree's bedtime? Answer: Two hours after he falls asleep on the couch. Question: How many retirees to change a light bulb? Answer: Only one, but it might take all day. Question: What's the bigg...

Hi all have just spent a lovely few days at Bedford Weir. It is a free camp, with a donation box which goes toward keeping it tidy and having a caretaker. Also every Sunday night about 4-7pm. they have a campfire, with live music and sausage sizzle, which is free. CAW6 Camp No. 328. Can even put the tinn...

A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum.There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top line of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for several months where people post photos of famou...

Leaving Adelaide in three weeks time anyone going across the Nullabor maybe we could meet up somewhere along the way.

hi all,i accidently posted this in the wrong area but just thought I would ask if some of you have stayed at the above,its where we live,cheers rob.

Should it be compulsory for all caravaners 5th wheelers trailers to take a training course with road manouvering and caravan parks before purchasing and setting. off on their journeys. This also includes previous buyers doing a refresher course.?

Hi all, AGAIN!!! I am looking at placing another 12v, 100 a/h battery in parallel with the one now fitted, a 3 year old 100 a/h. Who, why, and where, is the way to go about purchasing such a battery, and what is a realistic price to pay? Aussie Paul.

Hi all. Y'know, I spent most of 2013 on the road between Adelaide and Cairns, and although my van is wearing it's GN sticker, y'all managed to avoid me anyway. Well, I'm now at Linville and plan to move slowly north / n-west, so if there's anyone in the area who'd like a cuppa, let me know. Cheers, Marianna...

This was sent to me by a colleague by email. Remembering back to my "office" days, I can remember it being impressed upon us, so this was just a timely reminder that I though I would pass on... Subject: > Difference between http and https-- GREAT information! > Once in a while, ther...

OLD people have problems that you haven't even considered yet! An 85-year-old man was requested by his doctor for a sperm count as part of his physical exam. The doctor gave the man a jar and said, 'Take this jar home and bring back a semen sample tomorrow.' The next day the 85-year-old man reappeared at...

Why do men's clothes have buttons on the right while women's clothes have buttons on the left? A: When buttons were invented, they were very expensive and worn primarily by the rich. Since most people are right-handed, it is easier to pushbuttons on the right through holes on the left. Because wealth...

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Beautiful place Lake Elphinstone, warmer weather would be nice.Have met Barrie & Ducky lovely people. Last week there was a concert here country music and some dancing , that was a good night. Moving on in a couple of days, not sure where to yet, hopefully warmer weather..travel safe everyone.....